san4 fuk1神福
Jyutpingsan4 fuk1
Yalesàhn fūk
Definition
The blessing of the gods.
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How it's used
This term is used to describe a stroke of good fortune or a miraculous recovery that feels beyond human control. It carries a sense of deep gratitude and spiritual awe, often invoked when someone experiences an unexpected positive outcome after a period of hardship. While it implies divine intervention, it is frequently used in casual conversation to express relief or wonder.
Examples
This place is so efficacious, it must be a blessing from the gods.
You have fully recovered, it really is a blessing from the gods.
Related words
Common phrases
blessed and protected by the gods
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 幸福, which refers to personal happiness or well-being in a secular sense. Ensure you distinguish between the spiritual connotation of 神福 and the general state of being happy or fortunate.
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Grammar guides
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